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Story & Playability

<center>Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.
<p>The plot is quite simple, yet organized and portrayed incredibly. Unlike most games, Nocturne offers a unique status customization which allows you to make your main character to have the status which suits your battling style and learn skills you wish. Another key point is the fast battle system. Although turned based, Nocturne definitely forces you to be alert to the battle at all time.
<p>For RPG gamers who seek challenge, Nocturne's dungeons and puzzles will give you more than enough to satisfy you. Finally, Nocturne contains 6 different endings which you will have a choice on which path you wish to follow.
<p>However, a possible downfall of the game is if you are not tolerable of its dark theme. Similar to games such as Persona and Devil May Cry, Nocturne has a dark atmosphere throughout the whole game - possibly the darkest in all of history of games.
<p>Another possible downside is the games ties with many religions. For example, many of the demons are from various folklores, myths, deities and creatures. I understand that some people may get offended by whether the demons are portrayed and this is why it is a possible downside. The game also features an apocalypse-like theme where various demons and events from the Book of Revelations are present such as the Four Hoursemen of the Apocalypse and the Earth's death. Hell is also featured in the game where it is called the Labyrinth of Amala seperated by floors called Kalpas.

<p>Overall however, a masterpiece worth far more than words may explain and a game that speaks for itself.

Rating

9 (very good)

Graphics

Possibly Nocturne's greatest downfall is within the game's graphics. Compared to the graphics of more modern games such as the Final Fantasy series, Nocturne does not stand a chance. However, you must consider that the grapics style used in Nocturne - despite the technology available - was on purpose. Th graphics of the characters - like the game - have a dark atmosphere surrounding them or somewhat dark.
<p>The Maniax version of Nocturne offers more than its counterparts. Unlike the other versions, Nocturne provides 2 different ending with a secret boss along with new fusion demons in the Cathedral of Shadows. Another benefit is the option of obtaining a very familiar secret character in the game. If you have played or heard of the game called Devil May Cry, then you must be familiar with the character Dante and his superior and stylish moves. Dante becomes a powerful boss in Nocturne and possibly an even more powerful ally towards the end of the game.

Rating

8 (good)

Sound

Nocturne has a combination of rock, techno, electrical and soft relaxing instrumental songs.
Although no dialogue in audio will ever be heard other than those during the fight, the music is a combination hardly found in games now. Each theme suits the situation and add a "blood-pumping" beat that will get you pumped during any kind of battle. Battle themes are especially great and personally, the ending theme which is a combination of soft relax sounds of a piano which then is added with what seems to be rock. Even though you may hate rock music, I believe that the battle themes will - in a sense - help you through your battles in a more enjoyable way. Simply incredible.

Rating

9 (very good)

Fun

If I were to grade Nocturne in presentation, the results would be this:

*Grading system is in a 1-5 ratio 5 being the highest*

Originality- 4
Storyline- 4.5
Action- 5
Drama(considerable sad moments and such)- 3
Comedy- 2

Battle System- 4.5
In-game graphics- 3
Scenes (I call FMVs)- 4

Music- 4.5
Game play(controls and "smoothness of the game")- 4

Overall rating- 5 A Must Have Game!

Remember, these are ratings based on my opinion and is bias. You should make your own conclusions. If you have further questions or requests - screenshots, images, plot- regarding the game, you may go ahead and message.

Rating

10 (excellent)

Final Verdict

9.17 (very good)

Reviewed by rouronikenshinX7, 1y 13wk ago